Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 73 Face–to–Face Confirmation

Hayley’s POV:

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Madeline stared at me, her eyes wide in disbelief. I bet she hadn’t expected an Omega like me to not only stand up to her, but also respond faster than she could,

With a fierce tug, she yanked her hand back. “Hayley, you just wait. The game has only just begun, and I have all the time in the world to play with you.”

With that menacing comment, she spun around and confidently walked towards her striking Ferrari, swiftly vanishing from sight.

Inside the car, Benjamin suddenly turned to me. He asked, “What did she just say to you? Was she yelling at you?”

Benjamin’s concern surprised me. Was he worried that Madeline, this beta, would use her bloodline rank to bully me?

But I wouldn’t give her that chance and certainly didn’t need Benjamin’s help. I casually replied, “Nothing much. We were just chatting.”

Benjamin gave me a long, searching look, clearly not believing my words. But he didn’t press further; instead, he simply said, “Just ignore her from now on.”

I agreed with that sentiment, though a question nags at me. Despite already knowing the answer in my heart, I couldn’t help but ask him. “Do you like her?”

the air turned thick with silence. I cursed myself for asking

all.” The three simple words were classic Benjamin–straightforward and to the point.

flickered within me, and I added, “But she seems to really

surprised at how possessive

with a penetrating gaze. Suddenly, he leaned closer, his

heart raced. Hera was

to press myself against him. Flustered, I met his gaze. Before pulling back, he simply

head. “Forget it, forget it! I didn’t mean to pry;

I’ll get some napping.

with a grunt.

leaned back in my seat, slowly closing my eyes, and tried to get some sleep. But sleep evaded me as my thoughts tumbled in chaos. I realized that, like Hera, my feelings for Benjamin were growing stronger.

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turn on my computer. I immediately accessed Benjamin’s company system and erased all traces of

in the Mornant language, working diligently until midnight.

Benjamin texted me back. “That was quick! Looks like I need to

frustration washed over me. I never intended to be free labor! Although part of my motivation was gratitude for his previous help, that didn’t mean I